CESK Pre-School

Mission Statement

The longest established British pre-school in Qatar, CESK pre-school is licensed by the Ministry of Social Services. We cater to children from two months to four years. We care about children! Our Aims:

• To provide high quality education for children from two months to four years. Learning through play plays a huge role in our philosophy.
• To create a safe, caring and stimulating environment where each child can develop their potential, whilst becoming independent and active learners. We have a child-centred approach, where children are respected as individuals and encouraged to learn and develop at their own pace.
• To provide clear boundaries in terms of acceptable behaviour, develop children’s moral understanding and use encouragement and praise as rewards for good behaviour.
• To build each child’s self-esteem together with mutual care and respect for others. Value each child as an individual with its own needs and personality.
• To encourage a positive attitude with respect towards racial origins, religions, differences of gender and disabilities within the nursery environment by practicing our equal opportunities policy.
• To increase awareness of each child’s place within both the local and global community through trips within our local area and by hosting regular visitors.
• To expose children to a variety of experiences to encourage creativity & individuality and to develop self-confidence.
• Aim to provide the highest standards, based on best practices and be committed to continuous improvement through the development of our staff.
• To be fair and understanding employers.

General Information

Admission & Attendance

• AGES OF CHILDREN ADMITTED
  • From two months to four years
• COST
  • A full fees schedule is available on our website.
• NURSERY FEES PAYMENT SCHEDULE
  • Per term
• REGISTRATION FEE
  • QR1,500 (only payable when a place is available and is accepted)
• APPLICATION PROCEDURE
  • The CESK application is available at CESK or on the CESK website.
• AVERAGE LENGTH OF WAITING LIST
  • On going registrations when places become available due to children moving up, starting “big” school or leaving the country. Our waiting lists fluctuate so exact waiting times cannot be estimated.

Hours & Schedule

• HOURS OF NURSERY
  • 6:30am – 2:00pm
• FULL-TIME CARE AVAILABLE
  • Yes, upon request and at an additional cost
• NURSERY SCHEDULE OPTIONS
  • Two, three, four or five days per week. Part time for creche children available
• NAPS
  • If required – we provide a separate napping area.
• SUMMER SESSIONS OFFERED
  • Yes
• NURSERY HOLIDAYS
  • As per major British schools in Doha, Park House English School, Doha College, DESS

Classroom & Teacher Information

• TRAINING & EDUCATION FOR TEACHERS
  • Fully trained in EYFS – Key Personnel CPR/First Aid trained (certified by Red Crescent Society) and fire/accident prevention. CESK is proud to have a low staff turnover rate!
• TRAINING & EDUCATION FOR TEACHER’S ASSISTANTS
  • In-house training
• LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY TEACHERS
  • English, Spanish, French and Arabic
• LANGUAGES SPOKEN AND/OR TAUGHT TO CHILDREN
  • English with Arabic classes
• SIZE OF CLASSES & NUMBER OF TEACHERS
  • Dependant on age – all classes have a class teacher with at least one full-time class assistant.
• EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
  • CESK provides weekly structured PE, music, music & movement and ICT lessons as part of the curriculum. CESK also has regular “Family Afternoon Teas” when the weather is suitable.
• DO THE CHILDREN WATCH TV/VIDEOS?
  • Yes
• IF YES, HOW FREQUENTLY AND FOR HOW LONG?
  • Once weekly for limited time unless it is a curriculum-based programme.
• ARE WEBCAMS AVAILABLE FOR PARENTS TO VIEW THEIR CHILDREN ONLINE?
  • Yes, for registered parents
• LIST OF AFTER-HOURS AND WEEKEND BABYSITTERS AVAILABLE?
  • Yes, we are always happy to source babysitters and other activities, teachers etc. for parents.

Other Information

• GRASSY PLAY AREA
  • Astroturf
• SHADED OUTDOOR PLAY AREA
  • Yes
• DEDICATED INDOOR PLAY AREA
  • Yes
• ARE SNACKS SUPPLIED FOR THE CHILDREN?
  • No
• ARE LUNCHES SUPPLIED FOR THE CHILDREN?
  • No
• ARE THE LUNCHES (FROM THE LUNCHBOXES) HEATED FOR THE CHILDREN?
  • For creche children only
• NUT POLICY
  • No nuts!
• OTHER FOOD POLICIES, IF ANY
  • We have a Healthy Food policy.
• BIRTHDAY POLICY
  • Parents can bring in a cake and gifts and birthdays are celebrated during snack time with their class (NO NUT policy for cakes/treats and no fizzy drinks)
• ARE CLOTH DIAPERS ACCEPTED?
  • Yes
• ARE DIAPERS AND WIPES SUPPLIED?
  • No
• DO YOU OFFER ISLAMIC STUDIES?
  • Available for Muslim children in all Explorer classes
• DO YOU HAVE A FULL-TIME NURSE ON STAFF?
  • CESK has two full-time qualified nurses on staff.
• DO YOU ACCEPT SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS?
  • Dependent on disability
• DO YOU ASSIST WITH POTTY TRAINING?
  • Yes

Testimonials

My daughter has started to speak English confidently after two months of joining CESK and her big brother has done that even earlier. So, I have to speed up my English learning. FYI, we’re from Indonesia and we’re very delighted with CESK.

Arum Rachman Achmad

Care about your child like their own children, Education skill best ever, Smile is on every face, knowledgeable team handling your child

Philip and Vanessa Emslie

Both of my children spent time at CESK before moving on to Infant School and I couldn’t have asked for a better place for them to be. The staff at CESK provided a caring, safe and stimulating environment for my children to develop in- not only do my girls have a fun time, they have a fun time learning! CESK offered my children a great start to school life and I have recommended it to many other happy parents over the years.

Sara Morris-Jordan